Degassing methods, devices, vehicles, and storage media for vehicle cooling systems

Abstract

This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, vehicle, and storage medium for degassing a vehicle cooling system. The method includes: obtaining the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system and detecting whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than a preset conductivity threshold; if the actual coolant conductivity is detected to be less than the preset conductivity threshold, controlling the cooling system to enter a degassing mode and determining the target operating condition of the cooling system; and generating a degassing action for the cooling system based on the target operating condition and the actual coolant conductivity. This solves the problems in related technologies where degassing is performed by switching valves in the cooling system to connect two loops in series, which fails to actively degas the cooling system according to actual operating conditions, resulting in low degassing efficiency and reduced applicability and accuracy of the cooling system's degassing function.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, vehicle, and storage medium for degassing a vehicle cooling system. Background Technology

[0002] In automotive cooling systems, coolant circulation is crucial for maintaining the normal operating temperature of the engine and electric drive system. However, during coolant changes or system operation, air can infiltrate the system. This air encroaches on the space that should have been used for coolant flow, leading to decreased cooling efficiency and reduced heat exchange. Some components, such as the engine block walls and electronic control components in new energy vehicles, already have relatively high temperatures. The temperature rise rate of these electronic control components in new energy vehicles is extremely rapid, and these localized high-temperature points can easily reach the boiling point of the coolant, causing localized boiling and threatening vehicle safety. Since electronic control components have built-in temperature sensors, if the localized boiling point is located close to the coolant temperature sensor, it may cause false alarms, leading to the failure of the entire powertrain. Localized boiling in the engine can further spread and affect power output, posing a safety hazard and potential power failure. Because the entire cooling system is closed and invisible, there is a lack of effective means to monitor air content, making it difficult to detect and remove air in a timely manner. This problem is particularly pronounced in systems that use natural top-up methods for coolant changes.

[0003] In automotive cooling systems, the presence of air can severely affect cooling efficiency, especially under high temperature or high load conditions. The presence of air can lead to localized boiling, which not only reduces the heat transfer capacity of the coolant but also accelerates the wear of related components and may even cause malfunctions.

[0004] In related technologies, the degassing control device is connected to the coolant circulation device. The degassing control device controls the switching between the first circulation loop and the second circulation loop, thereby enabling free switching between the first circulation loop and the second circulation loop in the fuel cell cooling system. This ensures that the coolant can circulate in the first circulation loop and the second circulation loop at room temperature, so as to degas the fuel cell cooling system.

[0005] However, in related technologies, when the vehicle is powered on, the two circulations are degassed in series by switching valves in the cooling system. This method cannot actively degassed the cooling system according to the actual operating conditions, resulting in low degassed efficiency and reduced applicability and accuracy of the cooling system's degassed function, which urgently needs to be addressed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application provides a degassing method, apparatus, vehicle, and storage medium for a vehicle cooling system to solve the problems in related technologies where degassing is performed by switching valves in the cooling system to connect two loops in series, which cannot actively degas the cooling system according to actual working conditions, resulting in low degassing efficiency and reduced applicability and accuracy of the cooling system degassing.

[0007] The first aspect of this application provides a degassing method for a vehicle cooling system, comprising the following steps: obtaining the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system and detecting whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than a preset conductivity threshold; if the actual coolant conductivity is detected to be less than the preset conductivity threshold, controlling the cooling system to enter a degassing mode and determining the target operating condition of the cooling system; generating a degassing action of the cooling system based on the target operating condition and the actual coolant conductivity.

[0008] Through the above-mentioned technical means, the embodiments of this application can control the cooling system to enter the degassing mode when the actual conductivity of the cooling system is detected to be less than a certain conductivity threshold. The degassing action of the cooling system is generated according to the target operating condition of the cooling system and the actual conductivity of the cooling liquid, which effectively improves the degassing efficiency of the cooling system and enhances the applicability and accuracy of the degassing of the cooling system.

[0009] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, obtaining the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system includes: determining the actual coolant temperature of the cooling system; and determining the actual coolant conductivity corresponding to the actual coolant temperature using a target coolant conductivity curve.

[0010] Through the above-mentioned technical means, the embodiments of this application can use the target coolant conductivity curve to determine the actual coolant conductivity corresponding to the actual coolant temperature, effectively improving the feasibility of degassing the cooling system.

[0011] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, determining the target operating condition of the cooling system includes: acquiring the vehicle load and the actual ambient temperature; and determining the target operating condition of the cooling system based on the vehicle load and the actual ambient temperature.

[0012] Through the above-mentioned technical means, the embodiments of this application can determine the operating conditions of the cooling system based on the vehicle's overall load and actual ambient temperature, and control the cooling system to degas according to the coolant conductivity threshold corresponding to different operating conditions, effectively improving the accuracy of degassing.

[0013] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, generating the degassing action of the cooling system based on the target operating condition and the actual coolant conductivity includes: when the target operating condition is a first target operating condition, determining whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to a first preset conductivity; if the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the first preset conductivity, generating the degassing action of the cooling system; otherwise, not generating the degassing action.

[0014] Through the above-mentioned technical means, the embodiments of this application can generate a degassing action of the cooling system when the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the first conductivity, and otherwise no degassing action is generated, which effectively improves the applicability of the cooling system degassing.

[0015] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, generating the degassing action of the cooling system based on the target operating condition and the actual coolant conductivity includes: when the target operating condition is a second target operating condition, determining whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to a second preset conductivity; if the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the second preset conductivity, generating the degassing action of the cooling system; otherwise, not generating the degassing action, wherein the second preset conductivity is greater than the first preset conductivity.

[0016] Through the above-mentioned technical means, the embodiments of this application can generate a degassing action of the cooling system when the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the second conductivity, and otherwise no degassing action is generated, which effectively improves the accuracy and applicability of the cooling system degassing.

[0017] A second aspect of this application provides a degassing device for a vehicle cooling system, comprising: an acquisition module for acquiring the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system and detecting whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than a preset conductivity threshold; a determination module for controlling the cooling system to enter a degassing mode and determining the target operating condition of the cooling system when the actual coolant conductivity is detected to be less than the preset conductivity threshold; and a generation module for generating a degassing action of the cooling system based on the target operating condition and the actual coolant conductivity.

[0018] Through the above-mentioned technical means, when the degassing device of the vehicle cooling system detects that the actual conductivity of the coolant in the cooling system is less than a certain conductivity threshold, it controls the cooling system to enter the degassing mode. Based on the target operating conditions of the cooling system and the actual conductivity of the coolant, it generates the degassing action of the cooling system, which effectively improves the degassing efficiency of the cooling system and enhances the applicability and accuracy of the degassing of the cooling system.

[0019] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, the acquisition module includes: a first determining unit, configured to determine the actual coolant temperature of the cooling system; and a second determining unit, configured to determine the actual coolant conductivity corresponding to the actual coolant temperature using a target coolant conductivity curve.

[0020] Through the above technical means, the acquisition module can use the target coolant conductivity curve to determine the actual coolant conductivity corresponding to the actual coolant temperature, effectively improving the feasibility of degassing the cooling system.

[0021] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, the determining module includes: an acquisition unit for acquiring the vehicle's total load and the actual ambient temperature; and a third determining unit for determining the target operating condition of the cooling system based on the vehicle load and the actual ambient temperature.

[0022] Through the above technical means, the module can determine the operating conditions of the cooling system based on the vehicle's overall load and the actual ambient temperature, and control the cooling system to degas according to the coolant conductivity threshold corresponding to different operating conditions, effectively improving the accuracy of degassing.

[0023] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, the generation module includes: a first judgment unit, configured to determine whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to a first preset conductivity when the target operating condition is a first target operating condition; and a first processing unit, configured to generate a degassing action of the cooling system if the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the first preset conductivity, otherwise not generate the degassing action.

[0024] Through the above technical means, the generation module can generate a degassing action in the cooling system when the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the first conductivity; otherwise, it will not generate a degassing action, effectively improving the applicability of the cooling system degassing.

[0025] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, the generation module includes: a second judgment unit, configured to determine whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to a second preset conductivity when the target operating condition is a second target operating condition; and a second processing unit, configured to generate a degassing action of the cooling system if the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the second preset conductivity, otherwise not generate the degassing action, wherein the second preset conductivity is greater than the first preset conductivity.

[0026] Through the above-mentioned technical means, the generation module can generate a degassing action in the cooling system when the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the second conductivity; otherwise, it will not generate a degassing action, effectively improving the accuracy and applicability of the cooling system degassing.

[0027] A third aspect of this application provides a vehicle, including: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the program to implement the degassing method of the vehicle cooling system as described in the above embodiments.

[0028] A fourth aspect of this application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described degassing method for a vehicle cooling system.

[0029] A fifth aspect of this application provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed, is used to implement the degassing method of the vehicle cooling system described above.

[0030] This application embodiment can control the cooling system to enter a degassing mode when the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system is detected to be less than a certain conductivity threshold. The degassing action of the cooling system is generated based on the target operating conditions of the cooling system and the actual coolant conductivity, effectively improving the degassing efficiency and enhancing the applicability and accuracy of the cooling system's degassing process. This solves the problems in related technologies where degassing is performed by switching valves in the cooling system to connect two circulation loops in series, which fails to actively degas the cooling system according to actual operating conditions, resulting in low degassing efficiency and reduced applicability and accuracy of the cooling system's degassing process.

[0031] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a degassing system for a vehicle cooling system according to an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a degassing method for a vehicle cooling system according to an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the degassing logic of a vehicle cooling system according to a specific embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a degassing device for a vehicle cooling system according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 5This is a structural schematic diagram of a vehicle provided according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0039] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, outlines a degassing method, apparatus, vehicle, and storage medium for a vehicle cooling system according to embodiments of this application. Addressing the issues raised in the background section regarding the related technologies where degassing is achieved by switching valves in the cooling system to connect two loops in series, the system cannot actively degas according to actual operating conditions, resulting in low degassing efficiency and reduced applicability and accuracy of the degassing process. This application provides a degassing method for a vehicle cooling system. In this method, when the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system is detected to be less than a certain conductivity threshold, the cooling system is controlled to enter a degassing mode. Degassing actions are generated based on the target operating conditions of the cooling system and the actual coolant conductivity, effectively improving the degassing efficiency and enhancing the applicability and accuracy of the degassing process. This solves the problems in the related technologies where degassing is achieved by switching valves in the cooling system to connect two loops in series, the system cannot actively degas according to actual operating conditions, resulting in low degassing efficiency and reduced applicability and accuracy of the degassing process.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of this application, a degassing system for a vehicle cooling system is established. This degassing system includes an electric water pump 1, electric water pump ECP2, electric water pump ECP3, electric water pump ECP4, a four-way valve ECV1, a three-way valve ECV1, a PTC heater, a dual-mode heat exchanger, a condenser, an evaporator, a motor circulation system, an engine circulation system, and a battery circulation system. Due to layout and cost considerations, the heater circulation and battery circulation systems do not have separate degassing pipes (the degassing pipes are represented by the black dotted lines). However, if there is gas in the battery or heater circulation system, it will affect the system operation. The specific degassing solution involves switching the state of the four-way valve to achieve degassing. Furthermore, by adding conductivity sensors to the heater circulation and battery circulation systems, the system can actively determine whether degassing is needed. Table 1 shows the state table of the four-way valve, as detailed below:

[0041] Table 1

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[0043] This system, through the application of pumps and valves, can eliminate the need for degassing pipes and related designs in some circulation cycles, directly achieving the degassing function using only the pumps and valves. Degassing is typically used during vehicle startup, coolant addition or replacement, and when the system is about to overheat and fail due to excessively high water temperature. The degassing procedure in this system effectively removes air through built-in degassing devices, such as vacuum pumps or pressure regulating valves. The intelligent control mechanism is the core of this program, including but not limited to sensor data processing, decision logic, activation and control of the degassing equipment, and system status feedback and adjustment. The key advantage of this mechanism lies in its high degree of automation and intelligence, capable of responding to the real-time status of the cooling system and automatically executing degassing operations without manual intervention, thereby improving system reliability and maintenance efficiency.

[0044] Specifically, Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a degassing method for a vehicle cooling system provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0045] like Figure 2 As shown, the degassing method for the vehicle's cooling system includes the following steps:

[0046] In step S201, the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system is obtained, and it is detected whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than a preset conductivity threshold.

[0047] In this embodiment, the actual conductivity of the coolant is the ratio of coolant to air; the preset conductivity threshold is the baseline value of coolant conductivity in the absence of air, for example, the baseline value can be set to ≥99%. The preset conductivity threshold can be set by those skilled in the art according to the actual situation, and is not specifically limited here.

[0048] It is understood that the embodiments of this application can obtain the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system. For example, the embodiments of this application can install conductivity sensors at key locations in the cooling system, such as in circulation systems that do not have degassing functions, to monitor the coolant conductivity in real time. The microprocessor receives the data from the conductivity sensor, analyzes the changes in the actual coolant conductivity, and detects whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than the conductivity threshold, effectively improving the feasibility of degassing in the cooling system.

[0049] Therefore, the embodiments of this application can integrate a conductivity sensor into the cooling system to monitor the changes in the conductivity of the coolant in real time, thereby accurately determining the air content in the cooling system. Since the conductivity of air is much lower than that of coolant, the accumulation of air can be quickly identified by comparing the changes in the conductivity of the coolant.

[0050] In one embodiment of this application, obtaining the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system includes: determining the actual coolant temperature of the cooling system; and determining the actual coolant conductivity corresponding to the actual coolant temperature using a target coolant conductivity curve.

[0051] In this embodiment, the target coolant conductivity curve is a curve showing the change of coolant conductivity with coolant temperature, which can be calibrated and tested according to different coolant specifications.

[0052] In actual implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, since the conductivity of the coolant also changes with the actual coolant temperature, this embodiment of the application can measure the actual coolant temperature of the cooling system by one or more temperature sensors on the engine coolant path. Based on the above-mentioned coolant conductivity curve, the actual coolant conductivity corresponding to the actual coolant temperature can be determined, thereby determining whether the cooling system needs to be degassed, effectively improving the accuracy of degassed cooling system.

[0053] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, when the actual coolant temperature is below 100℃, the lower the actual coolant temperature, the faster the rate of change in coolant conductivity as the temperature rises. The higher the temperature, the faster the rate of change in conductivity. For example, at a normal temperature of around 25℃, the conductivity of coolant increases by about 4% for every 1℃ increase in temperature. However, at 100℃ or higher, the conductivity only increases by 1% for every 1℃ increase in temperature. The operating temperature range of coolant in a vehicle's cooling system is generally -40℃ to 135℃. Therefore, the specific changes in coolant conductivity need to be calibrated and tested according to different coolant specifications.

[0054] In step S202, when the actual conductivity of the coolant is detected to be less than the preset conductivity threshold, the cooling system is controlled to enter the degassing mode to determine the target operating condition of the cooling system.

[0055] In the embodiments of this application, the target operating condition is a normal operating condition or an extreme operating condition.

[0056] It is understood that, in the embodiments of this application, when the actual conductivity of the coolant is detected to be less than the conductivity threshold, it indicates that there is air in the cooling system. The degassing procedure can be initiated, the cooling system can be controlled to enter the degassing mode, the target operating condition of the cooling system in the following steps can be determined, the risk of local boiling can be avoided, and the overall efficiency and stability of the cooling system can be significantly improved.

[0057] In one embodiment of this application, determining the target operating condition of the cooling system includes: acquiring the vehicle's total load and the actual ambient temperature; and determining the target operating condition of the cooling system based on the vehicle load and the actual ambient temperature.

[0058] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the embodiments of this application can obtain the vehicle's total load, that is, the total load borne by the vehicle during driving and the actual ambient temperature. For example, when the total load borne by the vehicle is low and the external ambient temperature is normal, it can be determined that the cooling system is in normal operating condition. When the total load borne by the vehicle is high and the external ambient temperature is high or low, it can be determined that the cooling system is in extreme operating condition, effectively improving the intelligence of the cooling system's degassing.

[0059] In step S203, the degassing action of the cooling system is generated based on the target operating conditions and the actual conductivity of the coolant.

[0060] It is understood that the embodiments of this application can generate the degassing action of the cooling system according to the target operating conditions and the actual conductivity of the coolant, for example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the embodiments of this application can generate a degassing action for the cooling system when the cooling system is under normal operating conditions or under extreme operating conditions and degassing is required. For example, the degassing program can be started and run through the degassing device built into the cooling system, which effectively improves the degassing efficiency of the cooling system and ensures the efficient and stable operation of the cooling system.

[0061] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, generating a degassing action of the cooling system based on the target operating condition and the actual coolant conductivity includes: when the target operating condition is a first target operating condition, determining whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to a first preset conductivity; if the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the first preset conductivity, generating a degassing action of the cooling system; otherwise, not generating a degassing action.

[0062] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the target operating condition in this application embodiment is the first target operating condition, i.e., the normal operating condition. For example, when the total load on the vehicle is low and the external ambient temperature of the vehicle is 25°C, it can be determined whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the first conductivity. For example, if the actual coolant conductivity is 89%, which is less than the first conductivity of 90%, it is determined that the cooling system needs to be degassed. In this application example, the degasing program of the cooling system can be started, the state of the four-way valve can be adjusted, and degasing can be performed in series through the motor or engine circulation. That is, the degasing program uses the degasing device built into the cooling system, such as the water pump, to increase the turbulence of the coolant by the high-speed operation of the water pump, and extract the air in the cooling system until the actual coolant conductivity is restored to near the conductivity reference value (≥99%), indicating that the air in the cooling system has been basically removed. If the actual coolant conductivity is 91%, which is greater than the first conductivity of 90%, it is determined that the cooling system does not need to be degassed, and no degasing action is generated, which effectively improves the accuracy of the cooling system degasing.

[0063] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, generating a degassing action of the cooling system based on the target operating condition and the actual coolant conductivity includes: when the target operating condition is a second target operating condition, determining whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to a second preset conductivity; if the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the second preset conductivity, generating a degassing action of the cooling system, otherwise not generating a degassing action, wherein the second preset conductivity is greater than the first preset conductivity.

[0064] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the target operating condition in this application embodiment is the second target operating condition, i.e., the extreme operating condition, such as when the total load on the vehicle is high and the cooling system water temperature is high, or when driving is intense and there is a risk of temperature fluctuations. It can be determined whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the second conductivity. For example, if the actual coolant conductivity is 92%, which is less than the second conductivity of 95%, it is determined that the cooling system needs to be degassed. In this application example, the degasing program of the cooling system can be started, the state of the four-way valve can be adjusted, and degasing can be performed in series through the motor or engine circulation. That is, the degasing program uses the degasing device built into the cooling system, such as the water pump, to increase the turbulence of the coolant through the high-speed operation of the water pump, thereby extracting the air in the cooling system until the actual coolant conductivity is restored to near the conductivity reference value (≥99%), indicating that the air in the cooling system has been basically removed. If the actual coolant conductivity is 96%, which is greater than the second conductivity of 95%, it is determined that the cooling system does not need to be degassed, and no degasing action is generated, which effectively improves the accuracy of the cooling system degasing.

[0065] Therefore, by continuously monitoring changes in the conductivity of the coolant, the cooling system can promptly and accurately identify air accumulation, ensuring long-term stable operation of the cooling system and enhancing the reliability of the entire automotive cooling system.

[0066] In some embodiments, the present application embodiments can also continuously monitor changes in the conductivity of the coolant to assess the overall health of the cooling system, and issue voice and pop-up warnings when the air content exceeds a certain threshold, prompting the driver or maintenance personnel to pay attention to the status of the cooling system, avoiding a decrease in cooling efficiency due to air accumulation, thereby protecting the engine and other critical components from damage.

[0067] The degassing method for a vehicle cooling system proposed in this application can control the cooling system to enter a degassing mode when the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system is detected to be less than a certain conductivity threshold. The degassing action of the cooling system is generated based on the target operating condition of the cooling system and the actual coolant conductivity, effectively improving the degassing efficiency and enhancing the applicability and accuracy of the cooling system's degassing process. This solves the problems in related technologies where degassing is performed by switching valves in the cooling system to connect two circulation loops in series, which fails to actively degas the cooling system according to actual operating conditions, resulting in low degassing efficiency and reduced applicability and accuracy of the cooling system's degassing process.

[0068] Next, the degassing device for a vehicle cooling system according to an embodiment of this application is described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0069] Figure 4 This is a block diagram of the degassing device of the vehicle cooling system according to an embodiment of this application.

[0070] like Figure 4 As shown, the degassing device 10 of the vehicle cooling system includes: an acquisition module 100, a determination module 200, and a generation module 300.

[0071] Specifically, the acquisition module 100 is used to acquire the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system and detect whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than a preset conductivity threshold.

[0072] The determination module 200 is used to control the cooling system to enter the degassing mode when the actual conductivity of the coolant is detected to be less than the preset conductivity threshold, and to determine the target operating condition of the cooling system.

[0073] The generation module 300 is used to generate the degassing action of the cooling system based on the target operating conditions and the actual conductivity of the coolant.

[0074] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, the acquisition module 100 includes: a first determining unit and a second determining unit.

[0075] The first determining unit is used to determine the actual coolant temperature of the cooling system.

[0076] The second determining unit is used to determine the actual coolant conductivity corresponding to the actual coolant temperature using the target coolant conductivity curve.

[0077] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, the determining module 200 includes: an acquisition unit and a third determining unit.

[0078] The acquisition unit is used to acquire the vehicle's total load and the actual ambient temperature.

[0079] The third determining unit is used to determine the target operating condition of the cooling system based on the vehicle load and the actual ambient temperature.

[0080] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, the generation module 300 includes: a first judgment unit and a first processing unit.

[0081] The first judgment unit is used to determine whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the first preset conductivity when the target operating condition is the first target operating condition.

[0082] The first processing unit is configured to generate a degassing action for the cooling system if the actual conductivity of the coolant is less than or equal to a first preset conductivity, and not generate a degassing action otherwise.

[0083] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, the generation module 300 includes: a second judgment unit and a second processing unit.

[0084] The second judgment unit is used to determine whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the second preset conductivity when the target operating condition is the second target operating condition.

[0085] The second processing unit is used to generate a degassing action of the cooling system if the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to a second preset conductivity, and not to generate a degassing action otherwise, wherein the second preset conductivity is greater than the first preset conductivity.

[0086] It should be noted that the foregoing explanation of the degassing method embodiment for the vehicle cooling system also applies to the degassing device of the vehicle cooling system in this embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0087] The degassing device for a vehicle cooling system proposed in this application can control the cooling system to enter a degassing mode when the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system is detected to be less than a certain conductivity threshold. The device generates degassing actions based on the target operating conditions of the cooling system and the actual coolant conductivity, effectively improving the degassing efficiency and enhancing the applicability and accuracy of the cooling system's degassing process. This solves the problems in related technologies where degassing is achieved by switching valves in the cooling system to connect two circulation loops in series, which fails to actively degas the cooling system according to actual operating conditions, resulting in low degassing efficiency and reduced applicability and accuracy of the cooling system's degassing process.

[0088] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application. The vehicle may include:

[0089] The memory 501, the processor 502, and the computer program stored on the memory 501 and capable of running on the processor 502.

[0090] When the processor 502 executes the program, it implements the degassing method of the vehicle cooling system provided in the above embodiments.

[0091] Furthermore, the vehicle also includes:

[0092] Communication interface 503 is used for communication between memory 501 and processor 502.

[0093] The memory 501 is used to store computer programs that can run on the processor 502.

[0094] The memory 501 may include high-speed RAM memory, and may also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device.

[0095] If the memory 501, processor 502, and communication interface 503 are implemented independently, then the communication interface 503, memory 501, and processor 502 can be interconnected via a bus to complete communication between them. The bus can be an Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus, or an Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus, etc. The bus can be divided into address bus, data bus, control bus, etc. For ease of representation, Figure 5 The bus is represented by a single thick line, but this does not mean that there is only one bus or one type of bus.

[0096] Optionally, in a specific implementation, if the memory 501, processor 502, and communication interface 503 are integrated on a single chip, then the memory 501, processor 502, and communication interface 503 can communicate with each other through an internal interface.

[0097] Processor 502 may be a central processing unit (CPU), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or one or more integrated circuits configured to implement the embodiments of this application.

[0098] This embodiment also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described degassing method for a vehicle cooling system.

[0099] This embodiment also provides a computer program product, including a computer program, which, when executed, is used to implement the degassing method of the vehicle cooling system described above.

[0100] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0101] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "N" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0102] Any process or method described in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or N executable instructions for implementing custom logic functions or processes, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of this application includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the functions involved, as should be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of this application pertain.

[0103] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a ordered list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include: an electrical connection having one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk drive (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Alternatively, the computer-readable medium may be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, since the program can be obtained electronically by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0104] It should be understood that the various parts of this application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, the N steps or methods can be implemented using software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented using any one or a combination of the following techniques known in the art: discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing logical functions on data signals, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) having suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0105] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the methods in the above embodiments can be implemented by a program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, the program includes one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiments.

[0106] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into a processing module, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into a module. The integrated module can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional module. If the integrated module is implemented as a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0107] The storage medium mentioned above can be a read-only memory, a disk, or an optical disk, etc. Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A method for degassing a vehicle cooling system, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Obtain the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system and detect whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than a preset conductivity threshold. If the actual conductivity of the coolant is detected to be less than the preset conductivity threshold, the cooling system is controlled to enter the degassing mode to determine the target operating condition of the cooling system. The degassing action of the cooling system is generated based on the target operating conditions and the actual conductivity of the coolant. Determining the target operating condition of the cooling system includes: Obtain the vehicle's total load and the actual ambient temperature. The target operating condition of the cooling system is determined based on the vehicle load and the actual ambient temperature.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the actual coolant conductivity of the cooling system includes: Determine the actual coolant temperature of the cooling system; The actual coolant conductivity corresponding to the actual coolant temperature is determined using the target coolant conductivity curve.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of generating the degassing action of the cooling system based on the target operating condition and the actual coolant conductivity includes: When the target operating condition is the first target operating condition, it is determined whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the first preset conductivity. If the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the first preset conductivity, then the degassing action of the cooling system is generated; otherwise, the degassing action is not generated.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of generating the degassing action of the cooling system based on the target operating condition and the actual coolant conductivity includes: When the target operating condition is the second target operating condition, it is determined whether the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the second preset conductivity. If the actual coolant conductivity is less than or equal to the second preset conductivity, then the degassing action of the cooling system is generated; otherwise, the degassing action is not generated. The second preset conductivity is greater than the first preset conductivity.

5. A degassing device for a vehicle cooling system, characterized in that, include: The acquisition module is used to acquire the actual conductivity of the coolant in the cooling system and detect whether the actual conductivity of the coolant is less than a preset conductivity threshold. The determination module is used to control the cooling system to enter the degassing mode when the actual conductivity of the coolant is detected to be less than the preset conductivity threshold, and to determine the target operating condition of the cooling system. A generation module is used to generate the degassing action of the cooling system based on the target operating conditions and the actual conductivity of the coolant. The determining module includes: The acquisition unit is used to acquire the vehicle's total load and the actual ambient temperature. The third determining unit is used to determine the target operating condition of the cooling system based on the vehicle load and the actual ambient temperature.

6. The apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The acquisition module includes: The first determining unit is used to determine the actual coolant temperature of the cooling system; The second determining unit is used to determine the actual coolant conductivity corresponding to the actual coolant temperature using the target coolant conductivity curve.

7. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: A memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and running on the processor, the processor executing the program to implement the degassing method for a vehicle cooling system as described in any one of claims 1-4.

8. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, The program is executed by the processor to implement the degassing method for the vehicle cooling system as described in any one of claims 1-4.

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